Weekend events

Lion King
Sept. 5 through 29

The award winning musical, based on the Disney movie, will be performed at the Benedum Center in the Cultural District. The musical is directed by Julie Taymor and has a score that features Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle Of Life. For more information or tickets,
call (412) 456-6666

Darius Rucker
6 p.m., Sept. 6

The artist, most know for performing with Hootie and the Blowfish, will perform at Stage AE in the North Shore. Also performing is Clayton Anderson. Tickets are $35. For more information or tickets to this all ages show,
visit promowestlive.com.

Tie Dye Night
9 p.m., Sept. 6

The event will be held at the Union NiteSpot. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided. For more information, stop by room 303 of the Union or call 412-396-6619.

Pittsburgh Irish Festival
Sept. 6 through Sept. 8

The annual event will take place at the Amphitheatre at Sandcastle and will feature Irish food, drink and multiple stages of music. Student tickets are $8. For more information or tickets, visit pghirishfest.org.

Thrival Innovation Music Festival
12 p.m., Sept. 7

The event will be held in Bakery Square in East Liberty and will include performances by Frightened Rabbit, RJD2, De La Soul and Formula 412. Tickets are $20. For more information or tickets to this all ages event, visit druskyentertainment.com.

Steel City Big Pour
Sept, 7

The event will be held at Constuction Junction in Point Breeze. The event will be held in two sessions, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and will feature local craft beer tastings, food tastings and more. For more information to this 21+ event, visit constructionjunction.org.

Muse
7 p.m., Sept. 8

The Grammy-award winning band will perform at Consol Energy Center. For more information on this all ages event, visit consolenergycenter.com.